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Melendez Stands Up for Our Democratic Values: Calls for More Corporate Responsibility, Neighborhood Safety, and Food Programs

"I believe the biggest corporate users of our roads, like Amazon, aren’t paying their fair share for street maintenance."

KPBS Video: Melendez Works to Establish Safe Parking, Rental Assistance, and More Programs to Address Homelessness

"With a non-congregate shelter…people will have a more trauma informed approach to their recovery."

Supporting Women and Children: Melendez Coordinates Shoe Drive with Soroptimists

"Hearing stories of children in our community struggling without shoes, I felt compelled to bring people together for this cause."

San Diego Union Tribune: Melendez Proposes Safe Parking Program for People Sleeping in Their Cars

"Councilmember Katie Melendez on Tuesday presented a new proposal to explore a safe parking or camping site."

San Diego Union Tribune: Melendez’s Fulfills Promise, Safe Parking Program Opens

"But there are so many people sleeping in our parks and their vehicles, and these 25 spots will alleviate the improper use of residential neighborhoods, because that absolutely is occurring right now."

NBC San Diego VIDEO: Katie Melendez Protects Future with Strong Climate Action Plan

"We deserve and need livable communities in the City of Vista."

Workers Rights: Melendez Joins Picket Line with Striking U.S. Food Workers

"I firmly believe that every working individual deserves equality, opportunity, and the chance to create a better future for themselves and their families."

KPBS Video: Vista Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez Opens New Homeless Shelter, A Dignified Approach

"When people enter this Buena Creek Navigation Center they will be in a dignified environment, with all the privacy, resources and support they need in order to fully rehabilitate."

Coast News: Melendez Speaks at Grand Opening of New Vista Shelter

"Together, we’re gonna wrap around them and make sure they have the resources that they need. This has been such a highly-anticipated grand opening, and I think it’s well worth the wait."

Melendez’s Policy Solutions: Short Term Rental (AirBNB) Ordinance goes into effect

"New regulations adopted by the Vista City Council last week seek to control the rampant issue of unregistered and untaxed short-term rentals."

Improving Local Amenities: Melendez Pursues Improvements to Wave Waterpark

"I look at the Wave as this huge opportunity."

Creating an Inclusive Community: Melendez Hosts First-Ever Pride Month Reception

"As we raise the Pride Flag for the month of June, may we acknowledge the courage of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who have led in the fight for equal rights. May all citizens feel inspired by our fight for freedom."

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